Catharsis
catharsis (kuh-thaar-suhs): the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions I am so angry. If you have had access to any United States news outlets … Continue reading Catharsis
Category: culture/history
10 LGBTQ+ Horror Novels
It’s Pride Month, and it’s time to highlight the historical impact of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of horror. There are so many horror films by and about LGBTQ+ … Continue reading 10 LGBTQ+ Horror Novels
10 Unsettling Non-horror Films
Horror means something different to everyone. Its inherent insidiousness (alliteration not intended) allows it to permeate anything. There happen to be a lot of non-horror films that cause the discomforts … Continue reading 10 Unsettling Non-horror Films
My 10 Favorite Woman-led Horror Films
This Women’s History Month, I want to recognize my Top 10 horror films spearheaded by women. In preparation for this post, I found I had to narrow my focus more … Continue reading My 10 Favorite Woman-led Horror Films
100 Years of Nosferatu
“And when he had crossed the bridge, the phantoms came to meet him” – Nosferatu (1922) It is not often we celebrate ONE HUNDRED YEARS of any film, let alone … Continue reading 100 Years of Nosferatu
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
“There was me. That is Alex. And my three droogs. That is Pete, Georgie, and Dim. And we sat in the Korova Milk Bar trying to make up our rassoodocks … Continue reading A Clockwork Orange (1971)
By Night’s 1st Anniversary
Hello everyone, It’s October 1st, and By Night has officially been active for an entire year! In addition to sharing some stats and my goals for the next year, I … Continue reading By Night’s 1st Anniversary
Horror Icons: Elvira
“My name’s Elvira, but you can call me ‘tonight’ ” – Cassandra Peterson, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) The time has come for me to share the things I … Continue reading Horror Icons: Elvira
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
“And ever since then, I just knew what I had to do to be strong. And when I’m full, like I am right now, I’m like…unkillable” – Megan Fox, Jennifer’s … Continue reading Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Summer Horror Films
Let me get this out of the way: I hate summer. I know it makes me more of a pariah than I already am, but: heat, humidity, sweat, my electricity … Continue reading Summer Horror Films
Heathers (1989)
“How very.” – Winona Ryder, Heathers (1989) When I planned the lineup for this month, I realized one thing: we cannot have Cult Films Month without taking a look at … Continue reading Heathers (1989)
Fight Club (1999)
“We’re the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war…our great depression is our … Continue reading Fight Club (1999)
By Night 